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Almost six years after the 2020 presidential election, which Joe Biden won, the Trump administration is still litigating the votes. That fight has now come to the swing state of Wisconsin. So why is the FBI investigating local election officials, and what could this mean for voters?

The exhibit looks at modern Jewish identity in the diaspora. WUWM's speaks with the artist, Jac Lahav.

The term “Black-on-Black crime” has existed for decades, perpetuating the idea that Black people are the biggest threats to each other. A listener wanted our Beats Me series to tackle the topic.

Calls for an audit of the region’s wastewater treatment operations continue to grow. Two whistleblowers came forward this spring, alleging wrongdoing by Veolia. That’s the company that runs the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s two facilities. Now, Milwaukee County Supervisors are calling for action.

The Stritch Family Literacy reading program closed along with Cardinal Stritch University in 2023. Now it has reopened at UW-Milwaukee.

Warmer spring weather is prompting ticks to show up earlier than in previous years. Here’s how to stay safe as you head outside this tick season.

A 14-year employee at the Jones Island wastewater treatment facility shared concerns about the treatment of equipment and people there. It's the second whistleblower to speak out publicly about Veolia, the company that manages Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment.

Some people don't give up easily, including Village of Shorewood resident Paul Florsheim. He thinks everyone has the right to enjoy Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline. Here's where his case stands.

A Milwaukee-based non-profit is hosting a health and wellness festival on May 23 to celebrate Black women and support Black-owned businesses.

Over the past few months, animal activists have repeatedly broken into a Wisconsin dog breeding farm and testing facility. The story has gone viral for not just the video footage from the break-ins, but also because of conversations about animal testing in the state.

Two weeks ago, destructive winds tore through the Milwaukee area — taking down trees, including mature ones. Arborists aren’t just cleaning up, they’re working to make our tree canopy more resilient.

Data centers — their size and tremendous need of energy — are top of mind for many people. That includes in Beaver Dam, 70 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Meta's new 700,000 square foot data center campus. Thursday, state regulators OK'd Alliant Energy's contract to provide its energy needs.

Milwaukee's new curfew for downtown food trucks is angering business owners, who say the curfew won't curb gun violence and instead punishes small businesses.

On Nov. 3, Wisconsin voters can expect a ballot question about diversity, equity and inclusion. If passed, it would amend the state constitution.

La Revo Books hosted a book study in February on “Defectors” by journalist and author Paola Ramos. Community members came to together to understand why some Latinos are leaning towards alt-right ideology.

A lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court seeks to ban medication abortion pills prescribed via telehealth. Wisconsin providers currently can't prescribe medication abortion pills using telehealth. But women here can still get the pills from providers in other states.

On April 21, longtime "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" political watchdog columnist Daniel Bice died from complications due to cancer. Reporter Mary Spicuzza joined WUWM’s Eddie Morales to share stories about Bice and to discuss the impact of his work.

The Milwaukee Common Council officially recognized the last week of April as Youth Victory Over Violence week, thanks to a charge led by youth to promote nonviolence and mental health.

A recent report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds that school referendums and the ability to pass them is creating disparities in school district funding.

After weeks of speculation, a whistleblower stepped forward Thursday evening. Former senior Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District official shares concerns about how Milwaukee’s wastewater treatment plants are managed.

Changes are coming to how Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works collects leaves and cleans streets in the wake of recent flooding.

Large corporate landlord Highgrove Holdings and its founder David Tomblin are in court battling to keep their properties out of receivership. What is receivership, and can it be used to "evict" Tomblin from Milwaukee?

LaKeshia Myers wrote an op-ed piece in the "Milwaukee Courier" about teen takeovers at Bayshore Mall and how young people need more third spaces.

This documentary uncovers what it takes for an American to shine on the world stage as a cheese expert at the Mondial du Fromage in Tours, France.

LUSH (Lange Urban Sustainable Homes) hopes to be part of the solution to Milwaukee's housing challenges by offering easy-to-build energy-efficient homes.